and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
ignoring (one thing) for (another)
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
be; is; did; (have) done; please; do
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
being at sea; losing one's bearings; (arch.) disorientation upon waking at night; (arch.) forgetting which house or room to enter
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
myself; yourself; I; me; you
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although